The "John Brown Pike", circa 1859
Scope and Contents
Metal pike made by Connecticut blacksmith Charles Blair. According to Nina Taliaferro Sanders, this is the head of one of the pikes John Brown provided to arm the slaves of Virginia and the South for his insurrection. It came into the possession of General William B. Taliaferro. "689" stamped on ferrule. 13 in (length) x 4.5" (width of hand guard). (A1) Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6685190359, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6685190403, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7198291920/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7198291588/, and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7198291334/
Dates
- Creation: circa 1859
Creator
- From the Collection: Taliaferro, William Booth (Person)
- From the Collection: Taliaferro family. (Family)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 61.10 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository